Shaw Island oceanfront rentals

We had a family wedding on San Juan Island and this cottage was the perfect spot for our stay. Close driving distance from Friday Harbor and the ferry landing, and walking distance to several beach spots. I appreciated the craftsmanship and charm of the cottage and it came equipped with everything we needed for our extended weekend get-away.

The house and property were stunning and so much better than we expected.

We love The Lookout. It was our fourth time staying here, and we hope to keep coming back!

Out of all of the places that I rented this is the one where the pictures just do not do it justice! The place is amazing and so cool!! It’s much bigger than I thought and more breath taking than we can imagine! All amenities are included , wifi was awesome and such a private stay! If I could give a 10 star I would !! We only stayed a couple of days but you could stay much longer and be happy! The experience and pictures make it so worth it!!

In our many decades of travel we have never stayed in a vacation rental home as wonderful as this! The hosts have thought of every detail to make you feel welcome. From large fluffy towels to cabinets labeled with contents everything is just right. The bay in front of the home is 100 yards wide and about 1 mile long…well protected from the weather. This makes it ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. The beach provides a great place to pull water toys up and out of the water. 50 steps takes you up to the home with a well built wrap around deck. The main room is comfortable and the dining area easily seats 6. The kitchen is stocked with everything you could want and a step through an entry room takes you outside to the circular driveway. The bedrooms are spacious and the comforters thick and warm. There is plenty of hot water for the jetted tub or shower. The walls are covered with beautiful art and decorations enhance every counter. The hosts even set out a small container of dog treats…! If you are looking for a place that feels more like the home of an old friend, and less like a typical vacation rental then this is the one for you. We would rate this home 10 stars if that were possible.

Great location ,nice and quiet. The bed is very comfortable. Hosts responded to messages in a timely manner. We will definitely book again !

Where do I begin? Communication with owner was outstanding. She was very prompt with her responses. Check in super easy with a code. The house itself was beautiful and very well appointed. Lots of spices, ketchup, mayo, etc. Tons of kitchen tools. The owner even left us wood and kindling to make a fire in the wood stove. The deck was a great place to hang out with beautiful views. No neighbors and Friday Harbor was about 8 minutes away. Probably the best VRBO experience I’ve had.

In this challenging time, we were so excited to get out of the house and spend some quiet time on Orcas Island. The Cottage-in-the-Barn did not disappoint! The cottage was clean and had all of the amenities we needed to keep our family of four (kids are aged 5 and 7) happy for four nights. The kids loved climbing up and down the ladder to their loft, the chickens (and plentiful eggs), the garden, Sammy the dog's visit, the board games, and riding their bikes on a dirt path right next to the cottage when we weren't out exploring the island. One key detail is that this cottage has blackout shades on almost every window! This is something we rarely see in rental properties. The shades (and comfy beds) made for nice long nights of sleep for all of us. Thank you!!